32 replies to this topic

[Terry]

Yes, I will have the other tree checked out.

My wife said, "It could fall over and kill us", to which I replied, "Don't worry, it would probably just get the kids"

Just remember - oak trees in Folsom are protected and therefore any work to trim/remove the remaining one will require the city arborist to inspect it. And if you simply remove it without the city arborist approving it, there will be mitigation funds you'll have to pay (thousands of dollars) to the city's tree mitigation fund.

[Steve Heard]

But the upside is - You will have a large area now that you can landscape and create a totally new environment in your yard for you and others to enjoy. Think this through and do not let the space go to waste--
I suspect that you now will have a large sunlit area that can be used for something Unique...

Cheers
Ken

It was a great tree. It was the first thing you'd notice when coming up the street, and one of the reasons the property was so attractive to me. I'll miss it.

I'll make the best of it, and view the space as a blank canvas.

[folsom500]

Just remember - oak trees in Folsom are protected and therefore any work to trim/remove the remaining one will require the city arborist to inspect it. And if you simply remove it without the city arborist approving it, there will be mitigation funds you'll have to pay (thousands of dollars) to the city's tree mitigation fund.

I am assuming you are talking about the tree that is standing -
the one that has fallen is none of the Cities Business-- if it were- then the CITY should remove it

Cheers
F500

[Terry]

I am assuming you are talking about the tree that is standing -
the one that has fallen is none of the Cities Business-- if it were- then the CITY should remove it

Cheers
F500

Yes, I did say the remaining one.

[Steve Heard]

Just remember - oak trees in Folsom are protected and therefore any work to trim/remove the remaining one will require the city arborist to inspect it. And if you simply remove it without the city arborist approving it, there will be mitigation funds you'll have to pay (thousands of dollars) to the city's tree mitigation fund.

I do understand the city's regulations on something like this. Regardless, I would prefer to save the tree.

It does appear to be healthy, and I've already contracted the arborist to make sure.

[UncleVinny]

I had 2 beautiful oaks in front of my house, both estimated at between 75 and 100 years old.

One fell over in the middle of the night, blocking the street. No one hurt. No other property damage.

The city crew came out and cut up enough to get make it safe to pass, but I've got a big mess to deal with.

Any ideas?

Ahh, Resume Lady said exactly what I was thinking.
How is it going now?

Wanna buy a chairsaw!??

[Steve Heard]

Ahh, Resume Lady said exactly what I was thinking.
How is it going now?

Wanna buy a chairsaw!??

I've had a couple of people say they want some wood. No one has made it over yet.

[tessieca]

What happened to the top?? It's missing!

[jagayman]

I had to rent a saw to chop up a downed tree a few years back. One of the biggest rip offs was having to pay for a new chain for a rental saw that I used to five minutes. I got to keep the chain so if you decide to rent a saw, you are welcome to borrow the chain and save some bucks.

Jason

[Steve Heard]

What happened to the top?? It's missing!

They chopped the tree up a bit to get it out of the street, so it's pretty much disassembled, but someone suggested that they had a chipper out there. I didn't even know anyone was outside until they were almost done. I sleep pretty soundly unless someone opens a door or window.

[tessieca]

Maybe the boy scouts will collect the rest when they do their Christmas tree collection. Just put an envelope with $10 on it.

[john]

Steve, shame on you... no mention of MyFolsom.com!

http://www.folsomtel...ries/02tree.txt

Edited by john, 04 January 2006 - 10:36 PM.

[aztransplant]

Steve,

Saw the article on your predicament in the Folsom Telegraph today. Nice story!

[Steve Heard]

Steve, shame on you... no mention of MyFolsom.com!

http://www.folsomtel...ries/02tree.txt

Actually, I did mention it, and even emailed the pictures, giving credit to you and Craig, but they sent their own guy for the pics, and didn't mention myfolsom!

[jagayman]

Actually, I did mention it, and even emailed the pictures, giving credit to you and Craig, but they sent their own guy for the pics, and didn't mention myfolsom!

What!?! All the traffic John sends them from myfolsom and then dismissal. They need to learn the meaning of the term RESPECT